Dudiya: In Your Burning Land

Book Details

• Publisher: Niyogi Books

• Author: Vishwas Patil

• Language: English, Marathi

• ISBN: 9789391125653

• Pages: 220

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.0 x 0.5 inches

About the Book
The Scissors: A Tale of Naxalism by Vishwas Patil is a gripping and fast-paced novel set against the backdrop of the Naxal insurgency in the Naxal-infested districts of Chhattisgarh. The story follows Dilip Pawar, a civil servant posted as an Election Observer in these troubled regions, where he is drawn into a deadly conflict that forever changes his perspective on life.

During his assignment, Dilip encounters Dudiya, a young Adivasi girl whose life is caught between the harsh realities of the state administration and the Naxals. In a desperate bid for survival, Dudiya joins the Naxals, training with them in the remote Abujmarh mountains. But as she witnesses the violence and betrayal within the Naxal ranks, she becomes disillusioned and eventually surrenders to the police. Now branded a traitor by the Naxals, Dudiya becomes a refugee with a price on her head, hunted by both sides in a ruthless game of survival.

This novel sheds light on the devastating effects of Naxalism on the tribal populations of India, caught in a deadly crossfire between state and Naxal forces. With thrilling encounters, ambushes, and races against time, The Scissors explores the complex and painful realities faced by those trapped in the vicious circle of violence, where every choice is fraught with danger.